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Case Updates: U.S. v. Samuel Hofhenke

United States v. Samuel Hofhenke - Court Docket Number: 3:07-MJ-36

Before the Honorable Frank D. Whitney, Courtroom 1, United States Courthouse, 401 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.

DEFENDANT

Samuel J. Hofhenke

COURT EVENT

Surrendered on March 12, 2007 on a complaint, filed under seal on February 28, 2007, charging him with one count of conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 371) stemming from a massive, Costa Rica-based telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted thousands of U.S. residents, resulting in victim losses of more than $10 million. The complaint was unsealed on March 12 when the defendant surrendered.

Hofhenke pled guilty on June 5, 2007. Sentencing is set for September 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.



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